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What is Geography?
Social Studies 9Mr. Schofield
Lesson 3Monday, April 14th, 2014
Textbook Pg.160
Today’s Forecast• Check-in & attendance• Current Events (overview) & Presentations • Recap from last week (Climate Change)• Presentation on Various Regions• Geographic Terms textbook activity• Exit Slip: Geographic Terms worksheet• Hand back Mind Map rubrics• Closing assessment, next class forecast
Current Events Assignment
Recap from Global Climate Change Reading Activity
• What did you learn?• What were some of the opinions?• What were some of the facts?• Who is responsible for this ‘problem?’• Who is most likely to ‘fix’ this?• Do you have any questions?
Home, Sweet Home
The 8 Magnificent Regions (pg.163)
• Appalachian Region• The Coastal Plains• The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Lowlands• The Interior Plains• The Canadian Shield• The Western Cordillera• The Intermountain Region• The Arctic
Overview of UnitEach class will focus on one of the 8 regions• We will be looking at various specific themes
for each region (climate, topography, etc.)• We will also highlight a unique topic for each.• I will routinely show Images and short videos.• Any questions?
Unit ProjectYou will keep a ‘journal’ for this Unit.• Part of this will be physical geography• Part of this will be human geography• This will be checked weekly & graded at end of unit• I will provide you with a template page to fill-in• Any questions?
* More details about Unit project during next class
What is Geography?
Geographic Terms1. Each of you will be given a geographic term.2. Research the term in the textbook.3. Write down the definition and an exampleYOU WILL HAVE 5 MINUTES TO COMPLETE THIS
I. When I mention the term you have, please write down your response on the board.
II. Everyone should copy notes for ALL terms.
Closing• Do you have any questions?• Next Class:– Overview of Unit End Project– Appalachian Region: What to look for?– Remember to sign-up for the current events
assignment …• Homework:– Complete Geographic Terms worksheet– Read Pg. 161-163 & Take Notes (will be checking)